Messages of HOPE in the midst of a pandemic ....

I had a 'vision' of HOPE the day before yesterday.  Then today while out running errands I saw a man I've often seen running.  Today, however, this man had an American flag trailing behind him as he ran along the rural highway.  In his hands, out in front of him, he carried yet another flag mounted upon a pole.   I don't know why, but witnessing this scene overwhelmed me with such a profound a sense of HOPE.  This man's efforts spoke not only of patriotism and the notion that we are "all in this together" --at a time when this is sorely needed--  but that somehow we, as a nation, are running a marathon with respect to Covid-19.  We have to pace ourselves, lest we run out of steam and find ourselves unable to finish this race.  That being said, I think we are beginning to turn the corner on this pandemic. ... And no, I didn't have my evil appendage of a cell phone with me, so sorry but I've no photograph to share.  Instead I'll post a photo and a video of other men running with American flags.  Apparently many people across the nation are taking up our nation's flag as an inspirational show of national unity during this time of great upheaval.  Great stories!  God Bless and keep these messengers of HOPE!  God Bless and keep us all during this challenging time of profound change.

Moorsetown New Jersey Man Runs With American Flag Everyday

Atlanta Georgia Man Runs With American Flag Everyday

Don't forget to stop and Look UP, every now and again!

"We come spinning out of nothing, scattering stars like dust" ~Rumi

If  you are in need of some inspiration, be sure to check out Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD.nasa.gov). Recent posts are truly captivating!  I love the Lagoon Nubula" and the "Blue Horsehead Reflection Nebula"

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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking up at the stars." ~Oscar Wilde  

Our veterans are another source of amazing inspiration.  Their service to our nation is perhaps the biggest part of what makes our nation great. We have you all to thank for the freedoms that we enjoy in our daily lives. Thank you ALL for your ongoing dedication and service!

Happy Veteran's Day!

Stardust

"We come spinning out of nothing, scattering stars like dust."  ~Rumi

The Sower of Systems', 1902 By, George Frederic Watts

7 New Earth-like Planets Discovered 'Nearby' (39 Light Years .. It's all relative, right?)

Supernova Remnant E0102-72

September 5, 2009

[Credit: X-ray - NASA / CXC / MIT / D.Dewey et al., NASA / CXC / SAO / J.DePasquale; Optical - NASA / STScI ... read more .]

Simple Threads ...

Simple threads can weave a rather extraordinary life ....

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“It serves a purpose, this everyday and to some seemingly ‘mundane’ … these bits we tend

to edit out when glancing back; for without these simple threads there would be

no fabric to drape about the body of recollection."  

 

~Isabelle Black Smith

 

 

 

Are Dandelions Beautiful?

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"Are Dandelions Beautiful?"

Strolling through a field of green in the vastness that is "Discovery Park",
My little girl innocently asks with sweetest upwards glance ...

"Are Dandelions Beautiful?"

So I pause for a moment and take a long deep look.

Simple, understated elegance.
Placement due to happenstance.
Abundant, strong, resilient, enduring.
Intricate, delicate fractal pattern alluring.
Color of the radiant midday sun.
Row after row, scattered in a nearby run.
Painted twist upon a sea of canvas green.
Bursting forth in vivid yellow, standing
Up TALL, shouting, wanting to be seen.
Pick one up early to have a bit fun.
White ball of delicate cotton spun.
Close your eyes, make a heartfelt wish.
One, two, three and blow, sending tiny
Wisps spiraling about in spherical swish.
Tickle your nose, giggle, falling gracefully
To land upon tiny bare toes ...
All my love from me to you send.
Happiness in innocent world ...
May it never end.


@Copyrighted Poem, July 2011.  All Rights Reserved:  Isabelle Black Smith.

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When all else fails ...

When all else fails:  FLY!!




watch on YouTube



... And I'll be right there with you in spirit : ) 

Kaleidoscope Moon ...

Well here is one of my moon breaking the horizon shots (my first pass).  Low level band of clouds made these shots not as clear as later shots higher up in the sky.  I stayed up all night photographing at various times in an effort to best the clouds that tried their best to roll in and obscure my view ... Subsequent shots later in the eveing really brought the moon to life, but I'm saving these for my moon ART project.  Perhaps you'll see them at a later date. 

My first title for this one was "Me, the Moon and a Bottle of Vino", but I think that I prefer the title it now bears:  "Kaleidoscope Moon" : )

"Kaleidoscope Moon"

@Copyrighted Image, 2011. All Rights Reserved: Isabelle Black Smith.

"A creative individual is fueled by the burning desire to express himself and share a part of himself with others. He has not the desire to best others; rather he celebrates the achievements of others and recognizes the importance of others' contributions to the weaving of common bonds that celebrate the world at large." ~Isabelle Black Smith



Peace & Love to ALL!!
XOXO



P.S. God Bless the people of Libya.  Keep them safe and provide the food, water and shelter that they need.  Grant them peace and freedom from tyranny.  God Bless all people in the Middle East who are struggling for freedoms.  May angels watch over U.N. forces moving into Lybia to establish a no fly zone that will hopefully help to protect the Libyan people from Qaddafi and his violent attacks on citizens who are opposed to his rule.

Late Night Coloring ...

I confess ... Have had 1/2 cups of coffee these last few days.  Yes, my stomach is paying for it now.  Been a long time since I've had coffee ... I remember why now.  Gives me the shakes now too.  Don't worry ... I will stop.  Promise.  Here's another late night 'scribble' ... I had fun with this one.  Letting go of some of my perfectionism?  I need a digi-pad.  Drawing righthanded with a mouse, when I am supposedly lefthanded is getting a bit old.


This one has a good message though ...

ART by ME ... Feel free to share this one if you want.

Note: Feel free to use this image, but please link back here to my blog and give me credit as the photographer. Thank you!

And another late night realization for me:  "I find that if I make myself smile on the outside, that sometimes the inside catches on : ) "  ~ME


Joyful day to all who pass this way! 

~M

Look to the Stars ...

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 4, 2011

"There they stand, the innumerable stars, shining in order like a living hymn, written in light." ~N.P. Willis

"Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels."
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline




Maybe the stars are a reminder of the Peace that is capable of existing
in our own world ...


Levity ...The Little Children will show you the Way

With all of the serious events presently unfolding in our world today, I find myself wondering:  How do we manage to momentarily just let it all go? To escape and renew? How do we find moments free from concern, where we can attempt to focus on acknowledging and processing ... experiencing happiness and maybe even a little JOY --JOY: a step up exponentially from mere happiness, in my book-- in our lives, every now and again?

Well, where happiness in the moment is concerned, I always find myself looking to the example of little ones, that is to say to the children, in order to see what are they doing.  Most of the children --the lucky ones, I guess-- can be found running barefoot through the streets, chasing after a stray ball, skipping through the grass, building monuments in the sand, scaling formidable trees, laughing with a friend all the while remaining completely blind to categorical divisions and societal imposed limitations.

In essence, children in their untainted innocence haven't forgotten how to simply BE.  They instinctively know how to pause, in the moment, in order to look UP ... And everything just seems to naturally fall into place after that, for them.

Photo by ME:  What I see when I look up : )

... To look up and appreciate the wonder of the world around.  To take a deep breath and breathe in the hope of infinite possibilities. With this in mind, why not take some time for you today to simply stop and LOOK UP.  Give yourself just one simple minute in which to clear your mind, open your heart, take a deep breath and just BE.  Maybe lie in the cool grass and look UP.  Personally, I happen to believe that God writes His messages in the clouds for us to find.

Who knows, maybe while you're looking up you will remember what all children know, but we grown-ups seem to have somehow forgotten:  that we all share the same sky on this amazing, rapidly spinning Blue Planet.

Joyful day to you! 

Peace & LOVE ...

~M

P.S.  We have unexpected snow here today, so if I do happen to lay upon the ground, while looking UP, it will be in the snow.  Guess, I'll be making snow-angels while looking up : )

Still Can't Sleep ... The Original ...

Just like an old book, with its tattered, worn and treasured pages ... We always hold a special place in our hearts for  that which came first ... The original ... The familiar .... With that in mind, and since nothing bold, new and inspirational seems to be springing into my own mind these days:  here is the original for the photograph that I colored the other night when I could not sleep.

@Copyright 2010.  All Rights Reserved.

"Conversation in a Foggy Wood: Original"  High Contrast

(Next time I will try using a polarizer! ... Still learning?)

Maybe sometimes we need to return to the original in order to gleen new ideas and gather inspiration?

@Copyright 2010.  All Rights Reserved.

"Conversation in a Foggy Wood: Inspired!" 

Joyful day to you!  Once the Fog in my head clears, I am hopeful that mine will be too : )

Peace & Love,

M

Happy Birthday, Old Blue Eyes ...

Happy Birthday, Frank Sinatra!  You would be 95 this day and though you're no longer here with us in body: your spirit lives in on your wonderful music. 

Whenever spirits are down in our house, and we are in need of pick-up, my girls all sing in chorus, "Let's put Frank on!"  We turn on your CD and soon everyone is singing, dancing and laughing again.  We love you, Frank!

New biography: "Frank the Voice", By James Kaplan


Playlist: Happy Birthday, Old Blue Eyes ...

IL Divo ... "Amazing Grace"

Amazing performance ... Brings tears to your eyes ...



A dear friend of mine sent this to me on FaceBook ... don't normally share this sort of thing, but this one really pulled on my heart strings. Enjoy!

Peace and Love ...

M

Grandma Jeanne's Sunset with Shooting Star ...

Grandma Jeanne this is your sunset ... 6/12/2010 ... Bethany and I were watching it for you and we even (thanks to Bethany's great eyes) saw a shooting star zip across the horizon. Bethany made a wish for you ...
 
 
 

(Look for the shooting star to the top left of the big tree ...)

I think that just maybe ... that shooting star was you going back home ... Safe journey:  you are loved and you will be greatly missed!  Until we meet again ...


All Our Love,

Michelle & Bethany



P.S.  I've just been in a terrible overwhelming funk ... since my Grandmother's passing.  For some reason ... I just can't seem to shake it.  Vacation coming soon ... maybe that will help?  Until then, I just don't have it in me to write right now ... Until I find the words in me once me ... Peace and Love ... ~M/Isa

When life gives you lemons ...

When life "gives you lemons" and "you make lemonade" ... then life gives more lemons and you've still got a full gallon of lemonade left:  what do you do next?

This was my FaceBook post the other day ... and my wonderful FaceBook friends ... my friends ... rallied with a plethera of fanstastic answers that made me smile on a day, when I thought that a smile would be hard to come by.  One of the best answers was posted by my friend Angela ... she said "Add Tequela and invite my friends over."  What a great answer!  : )  It reminds me of the importance of having good friends to help give you a hand up when you are down ... to share not just the good times, but also the bad.  Sometimes ... (sometimes?! ...  actually almost all the time) ... it is hard for me to reach out to others and trust them with my pain ... I am a master at putting up a good front because I don't want to burden others with my pain ... my suffering, but I'm starting to realize that to not trust them is perhaps the greater insult.

Thanks to my friends, and one dear friend in particular, I am laughing and smiling during a very difficult time.  This time, the pain is surprisingly bearable and I don't feel as if I am slowly drowning.  Guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.  ; )  Thank you, my dear friends ... you have blessed me in more ways than you'll ever fully know.



P.S. Speaking of friends in good times and bad, I feel compelled to pray extra hard for your dad lately Paul and you ... hope all is going well and that my feeling is wrong.

A good friend of mine gave me this recipe for Margaritas ... I haven't been up to making these yet (my Grandmother's funeral is on Monday 6/21), but I feel the time is coming ... maybe just around the corner.  Anyway, here is the recipe for you to share ...

Margarita Recipe

Ingredients:


1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup white Tequila

1/3 cup Triple Sec

Coarse salt for coating the rims of the glasses



Dip the rims of 4 glasses in the lemon juice and put the glasses in the freezer. In a sealable bottle or shaker combine the Tequila, the Triple Sec, the remaining lemon juice, and about 2 cups crushed ice, seal the bottle, and shake the Margarita vigorously until it is very cold and the ice is almost melted. Remove the glasses from the freezer, dip the rims in the salt, shaking off the excess, and fill the glasses with ice cubes. Divide the Margaritas among the glasses.
 
 
Thank you ... I will be sure to toast to you as well when I finally get around to making these.

An Enchanted Life ...

(Copyright @May 2010, Michelle C. of whatplanetareyoulivingon.blogspot.com)

“An enchanted life has many moments when the heart is overwhelmed with beauty and the imagination is electrified by some haunting quality in the world or by a spirit or voice speaking from deep within a thing, a place, or a person. ”

~Thomas Moore,  The Re-enchantment of Everyday Life

Song:  "I'm Amazed", By My Morning Jacket

Do not let fear or conformity hold you back. Step forward, with the courage bestowed in the midst of humble grace and embrace your enchanted life; for the rest remains to be written.


6/5/2010 Sometimes embracing your enchanted life maybe means helping others find the path to theirs?

Things that fly unexpectedly through the night

"There are no Lions, Tigers or Bears on Orcas Island."

5/9/2010 

This weekend Ken and I decided to try and slip away for a quiet, romantic weekend in the San Juan Islands.  The San  Juan Islands are a small island chain located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest [President Obama declared these islands and National Wildlife sanctuary in 2013.]  Technically speaking, this was to be our very FIRST weekend away from kids since having kids --sad I know, but true.  This prolific chain of islands --for the number of actual islands remains ever in dispute amongst the locals, due to changing tides-- are very beautiful, pristine and rustic.  Furthermore, the locals have made an extensive effort to minimize intrusions by man on most of the islands, although you will see resorts, hotels, lodges and the like on some of the larger islands.  Anyway, given this over-arching theme of rustic predominance, one naturally wonders what kind of wildlife might you happen to find roaming about upon these islands? Such were the thoughts bouncing around in my mind throughout most of the long ferry ride over to Orcas Island.  Thus, the first question I thought to ask upon departing the ferry was "Are there bears or cougars on the island?"  Now, don't laugh!  When I'm in strange territory, I like to know what I am up against ... 'Forewarned is forearmed', or something like that.  Anyway, I was emphatically reassured by the owner of a nearby inn there were NOT, in fact, any dangerous wildlife to be found on the island where we were staying.  So: no worries, right?  WRONG!

Last night my husband and I lay reclined, relaxing in the warm, soothing waters of the Jacuzzi, located just outside of the little cottage where we were staying.  We had all the cottage lights, both inside and out,  dimmed so as to enable a better viewing of the spectacularly clear nighttime sky for stargazing.  When suddenly, out of nowhere, a strange and rather ominous presence, a creature of the night, paid us an unexpected visit.  Yes, as we lay reclining in what I had thought had been a protective pocket of soothing warm, bubbly relaxation, without sound or warning a HUGE shadow, with easily a four foot wing span, swept silently through the darkness of the surrounding night and it was headed straight in our direction.  My heart skipped a few beats and I held my breath as the ominous creature flew towards us at a high rate of speed, literally just feet away from the hot-tub. The creature's claws were extended, as if ready to strike, and was heading on a trajectory that seemed to end at the very back of my unsuspecting husband's head. Thankfully, however, the razor sharp talons swept by us and continued along a path which led them safely beyond the reach of the back of my husband's head, as the giant winged-creature continued to fly right on by us at a high rate of speed.  The winged creature finally ended the execution of its maneuver by landing itself stealthily upon a precarious perch, atop a towering evergreen tree not twenty feet away from our Jacuzzi.

"Did you just see that?!" I exclaimed loudly to my completely clueless husband, but Ken had been turned at an angle, away from the huge winged beast. Thus he had not seen the huge creature swoop right by, in the very nearby vicinity of him.  Although, I failed to see how my husband could not have felt the resultant disruption of air-flow generated by the giant creature's swooping flight?

(Image from:  Great Horned Owl )

"Huge wingspan ..."  I finally managed to get out.   " ... Just flew over, not 3 feet away" I sputtered on.  "It must be an owl?!"  I concluded, finally, collecting my thoughts along with my breath.  This was my attempt  to try and explain the bewildering scene I had just witnessed.  Of course, for the moment, I omitted the fact that this creature's long sharp talons had been in such close proximity to the back of my husband's head.  I would add this piece of the story later, when I had my wits about me once again.

"Look, he's perched atop of that tall tree, just at the edge of the clearing, off to our right ." I pointed, with a shaky hand, toward the huge dark shadow which now set atop the nearby tree, it's large luminous orbs penetrating eerily into the darkness of the surrounding night.

Ken turned with skepticism to get a better view for himself.  Said treetop bent painfully in sway, lilting off to the left, under the weight of this enormous nightly-winged majestic beast.

"Wow?! That's HUGE?!!" Ken finally agreed, with a slightly disinterested surprise.

"Ya think?!"  I thought to myself. "And you've absolutely no idea how close his talons just came to engaging with the back of your head."

We sat watching the giant owl for several minutes, but the creature showed no signs of moving anytime soon.  Then suddenly, out of nowhere my husband decided he needed to go inside the cottage in search for something he'd forgotten. Timing is everything???

"I'll be right back."  Ken announced, hastily, as he extracted himself from the warm waters of the Jacuzzi in order to brave the chilly nighttime air.

"You're leaving me ALONE? ...  ALONE, out here with that HUGE thing?!" I asked incredulously. 'Some night in shining armor you are?" I thought privately to myself.

"Oh, the owl is not going to bother with you. He's too busy looking for something scurrying along the ground right about now.  Sit tight.  I'll be right back." Ken replied, and with that he went inside, closing the cottage door behind him with a loud, echoing bang.

So there I was, ALL ALONE, in the company of this huge owl, who now set upon his nearby perch intently watching me.  I took a deep cleansing breath, mostly in effort to reassure myself that all would be well.  That being said, I wasn't going to take my eyes off this winged-fella, not for ONE second.  

"I'm bigger than this owl is, right?"  The rational side of me attempted to reassure myself, as I tried to bury myself  into the relative safety of the Jacuzzi bubbles.  Meanwhile, the more imaginative side of me was slightly intrigued.

The creature, for his part, sat resolutely upon his chosen tree branch.  He was unflinching, save for a set of large luminous eyes which seemed to wander, back and forth, rapidly inside the creature's head as he went about the business of sizing me up.  But to be fair, I was in the process of sizing him up as well.  This owl was easily the size of a two-year old child and his eyes seemed to be deeply questioning me as he sat atop the nearby tree intently pondering me. I sat frozen in my cocoon of bubbling water, not daring yet to move, let alone scarcely breathe, as I pondered back this strange creature's pondering of me.  

"Surely some mouse, or rabbit, would make a tastier feast than me?" I reasoned. I guess the winged creature happened to agree with my silent observation, for after a good five minutes of sizing me up he took to flight once again, sailing away -- to my great relief-- in the opposite direction of me.  "Whew?!!!!"  I sighed, finally finding the nerve to breathe again.

While it tis true I happen to adore almost all things with wings,  perhaps I draw the line at things with wings, sporting large and incredibly powerful claws, moving stealthily under the cover of darkness, in the night, and in the nearby vicinity of ME. Especially, when those 'wings' are capable of extracting blood and pain?!!?

Once my ominous visitor had taken to flight again, and I was sure he was unlikely to return again, I began to breathe once again.  Then I tried my best to relax and unwind the spent-up tension in my neck and shoulders.  It was at this point that the more imaginative, inquisitive side of me began to re-engage and suddenly I wondered: was the visitation by this creature of the night, an owl, meant to be an omen?  Was this owl visitor some sort of sign or a message meant just for me?  I wondered if perhaps the visitation meant that the owl is my animal totem?  Perhaps this particular owl was a messenger sent to signal that an awakening was about occur in me?   Needless to say, I've always wondered what my animal totem might be?  I've never been able to say for certain, though I've had many interesting 'run-ins' with things with wings, over the years, starting at a very young age  [I wonder, does everyone have an animal totem? ]  At the conclusion of the latter pondering, I tried my best to put such my wondering, always wandering, thoughts aside.  I then reminded myself I was on vacation and supposed to be in the process of relaxing,  at the conclusion of which I concluded  "You think way too much, Michelle."

And so I made a sincere effort to try and relax once again, allowing myself to sink further down into the warm massaging bubbles, this time while actually breathing, in with long deep and slow breaths ... "Try to relax"  I thought to myself as  my husband, Ken, finally made his reappearance and reiterated the same.

(Image Source Unknown?)

"The owl is gone."  I informed my husband.  "Do you think he'll be back?"  I wondered aloud.

My husband glanced briefly towards the empty tree-top before answering.  "Nope, don't think he'll be back.  In fact, he's probably snacking on some nice tasty treat even as we speak."  Ken tried to reassure me.

Then Ken tried to distract me with a reading of stars and constellations which painted a breathtaking picture upon the quiet of deep indigo country sky.  First Ken pointed out the Lynx, after which he moved onto toward the constellation of Cancer, but as we moved from Cancer toward the constellation of Virgo another unexpected --this time wonderful!-- surprise lit up the nighttime sky: it was a shooting star.  A beautifully glowing, dancing star  which almost appeared to be smiling right at me.  : ) I smiled my own smile, as I took in the falling star's brilliant dance.  This shooting star moved so gracefully across the indigo sky, before falling into a final magnificent twisting spiral leading it from Cancer right into the lap of the constellation of Virgo.  After which, of course, I paused to make a wish upon this falling star.  I remember thinking to myself, at the time, "God does indeed work in mysterious ways." And with that thought in mind: I have every confidence that  He has been working all along to make my wish come true.

And we did see lots of other wildlife while on the island as well, including: a huge osprey landing in its mammoth nest, a walrus, dolphins, Harbor seals, Canadian geese, deer and more.  I must have taken near 1,000 pictures.  Haven't gone through them yet to see how they turned out, but I am hopeful that I got some good shots.  It was a very relaxing and renewing weekend.  I'm glad that my husband and I made the effort to visit the San Juan Islands, even it was just for a short weekend. It's good (healthy) for parents to remember who they are (i.e., apart from their children) every now and again, I think.

Hope all of you had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend as well!    : )

Peace,

M


P.S. Ken and I were home by 1:00 p.m. on Mom's Day to spend the afternoon with the kids.  After all what would Mom's Day be without the kids, no? ; )  I'll post my trip ... tripping : ) ...  photos in a Flickr album shortly. I hope. Lots to do ...

Okay: Here is the link to photos from the trip, Flickr album:
San Juan Islands Trip Photos


Update:  Found this link with info on the symbolism of the owl and the owl as totem ... After reading this(coupled with my sixth sense and other-worldly experiences):  I'd have to say that the owl is most definitely my totem.  http://www.whats-your-sign.com/animal-symbolism-owl.html

Got Crayons?

Coloring with the kids ...

I'd forgotten how much FUN it is to draw, sketch, color ... to start with a blank page and only your imagination ... no final destination ... just the joy of the journey ... the unexpected ... not knowing what you will create.

Kids have the life, no?  Perhaps we should spend more time seeing the world anew through their innocent eyes ... The world, I think, would be a better place if we all did this every once in awhile ...

Here is my creation ... I've titled it "Foreign Lands" ... my current read ("Matter", by Iain M. Banks) may have had some influence on the final outcome perhaps?

Copyright @April 2010 Michelle C. of whatplanetareyoulivingon.blogspot.com

Anyway ... roll up your own sleeves ... and find your own inner child ...

Peace & Have a Blessed Weekend!

Answer the Call?

First thought on my mind today ... perhaps something in my dreams ... as I have actually been sleeping this past week since surgery (today's my 1 week anniversary ... and I'm slowly starting to feel human once again ... : ).


sound effects:  phone ringing.mp3


A public phone is ringing, ringing, ringing on the street as you walk on by ...

Do you stop and answer it? 

                                ...Or do you walk right on by?




Now, after answering (the question ... not the phone! ; ) ... ask yourself why?  What does that say, or not say, about you?



Joyful day to you!

Peace,

M


4/10/2010  So far I'm the only one I've spoken with who would answer the phone ... now, what I would say when I would answer ... that's another matter entirely ... use your imagination ; )  I think John Lennon almost had it right ... 'all you need is love' ... all the world needs is love ... AND a little IMAGINATION.

My bandwidth is spent on one of my mp3 sites?  That's never ever happened to me before ... very odd.  Anyway, some of the song links, in my posts, won't play until that is back up again.  Have yet to determine if it was a 24 hr. limit exceeded or the whole month?


4/12/2010  I think I know why I made this post about the phone ringing now ... someone did call me ... in my dreams ... and I 'answered the phone' so to speak.  Revisit 4/5/2010 if you're intrigued.

Song: "Come As You Are", By Nirvana

The Clouds Up Here Are ALIVE Today!

It is a gorgeous day outside today ... the clouds are dancing joyfully in the vivid blue sky ... truly amazing to behold ... inspirational ...

(Copyright @March 2010 Michelle C. of whatplanetareyoulivingon.blogspot.com)

More of my cloud photos from today on my Flickr page:

  Joyful Dance in Earth's Heaven Today ...

Remember the game you played when you were a kid (or still play in my case : ) ... What do you see in the clouds?  Well, I found a baby whale today ...

'Baby Whale'  : ) .... (E.J. says ... "It looks just like a Beluga Whale.")

(Copyright @March 2010 Michelle C. of www.whatplanetareyoulivingon.blogspot.com )

Don't really have time to be writing right now, but I wanted to make an upbeat post in honor of Easter, this upcoming Sunday.  I am going in for surgery on Friday, April 2nd ... so I won't be able to write again until after Easter, and I didn't want my last post to be my cemetery photos. 

'And I will raise Him up, on the last day (third day) ...'

(Copyright @March 2010 Michelle C. of www.whatplanetareyoulivingon.blogspot.com )

So Happy (early) Easter, one and all! 

May the joy of the Creator's Love, in His willingness to sacrifice His Son for our redemption, fill your heart and inspire you to share your light with others.  Peace, blessings ... and much love heading your way.  : )

Michelle

'Easter Joy' ... photo by me 3_31_2010

(Copyright @March 2010 Michelle C. of www.whatplanetareyoulivingon.blogspot.com )